CLASSES & EVENTS

Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners. 

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.

In Beanie Basics, you'll review the long tail cast on and discover knitting in the round, working with two colors, decreasing, and what to do when the circumference of your work becomes too small for your circular needle. We'll be working with The Conversationalist, by The Plucky Knitter. This is an adorable, wearable, two color hat!

Materials: 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rios in contrasting colors. Suggested needles: US 5 and US 7 circular knitting needles, 16" length or size required to get listed pattern gauge plus one set of double pointed needles in the larger of the two sizes. Stitch markers, scissors and a darning needle.

Spring is in the air and we're casting on together! Join us for our Sweet Spring Knitalong featuring the beloved Jean Collection designed by kolibri by johanna. Whether you're drawn to the classic Jean Sweater, the layerable Jean Cardigan, the breezy Jean Tee, the adorable Jean Junior, or the cozy Jean Scarf, there's a Jean for everyone!

We'll be knitting with Knitting for Olive Merino, Pure Silk, or Cotton Merino held double with Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair to achieve the pattern's suggested gauge, a dreamy combination that gives your finished garment beautiful drape and a soft, ethereal halo. Prefer to work with a single strand? Any DK-weight yarn works beautifully with this pattern as well.

We love seeing what our community creates, and when you're able to include yarn from Fancywork in your project, even just a skein or two, it means the world to us. It's your support that makes community events like this possible, and we're so grateful for it. 🧡

Your hosts Dedra and Emily will be leading the Sweet Spring KAL and are excited to knit alongside you! We'll meet in the shop every other Saturday from 4:30–6pm, beginning April 18 and wrapping up May 30.

Come for the knitting, stay for the community. We can't wait to see your Jean!

*Important*

When you check out there will be a box titled "Order special instructions". 

Please write in the box what you would like to focus on in this private crochet session. 
Examples:

• I have never crocheted before. I would like to learn from the beginning! 
• I would like to learn the ____ stitch. 
• I have this pattern (name and designer), I would like help with it. 

This way Nancy will have time to prepare the lesson beforehand! Thank you so much. 

Using just one long circular needle, you'll learn the Magic Loop method. This is a clever technique that makes knitting small circumferences a breeze. From there, we'll explore the thumb gusset, breaking down exactly what it is, why it matters, and how to knit one so your mittens so those handy-dandy opposable thumbs can do their magic from within your warm mittens. You'll also practice placing stitches on hold, keeping your thumb stitches safe while you finish the hand, then coming back to complete the thumb seamlessly.

Finally, we'll tackle the satisfying but sometimes confusing Kitchener Stitch to close the tip of your mitten with a smooth, invisible join.

By the end of class, you'll walk away with a finished mitten, a second one well on its way, and the confidence to take on more adventurous knitting projects. Come ready to learn, and leave with a cozy heart and a warm pair of mittens!

What you’ll make: A pair of The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits!

Materials: Knitting needle sizes US 6 & 8 - 32”, 1 skein of Malabrigo Chunky, Vientos or equivalent bulky-weight yarn. Materials are not included for this class. We appreciate your support of our small business by purchasing materials for classes at Fancywork.

Prerequisite skills: Knitting, purling, decreasing, joining in the round.

Instructor: Dedra Clark

Class Policies: Be sure to read our general Class Policies before registering.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your registration, please provide at least 24 hours advance notice before the start of your first class for a refund minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are non-refundable.

Knitting has seen a resurgence and is bursting at the seams with fresh, modern designs to knit and wear with pride! Get started on the slow fashion path to creating your own hand knits in this 4-week series geared towards absolute beginners. 

Whether you’ve never picked up needles before or you’ve dabbled in the past and are in need of a refresher, this class will give you a solid foundation of the fundamentals of knitting. We’ll cover key topics including casting on, binding off, the knit and the purl stitch, plus how to reading a simple pattern, and unknitting and picking up dropped stitches so you’re able to fix mistakes when they happen (and they happen to the best of us). There will also be a short discussion on gauge and how to find patterns.

Weekly on Thursdays from 1-3pm

Bring your crochet projects and join your host Fancy Nancy and other crocheters at Fancywork Yarn Shop every Thursday from 1-3pm. This 2-hour hook session is designed specifically to foster community among the crochet crew. All skill levels are welcome in this weekly drop-in event. No need to reserve a spot ahead of time. Just join us in the shop. We can't wait to see what you're working on!

Please note: While we encourage crochet for people of all ages, this event is geared towards ages 18 and above. If you are interested in a crochet event for you or someone you care for under the age of 18, please let us know. We'd love to put together an event just for the younger set!

Held on the First Friday of every month from 5-7pm!

Join us on the First Friday evening of every month for a FREE community gathering of stitches. We’ll keep the doors open from 5-7pm for community stitching time paired with refreshments, raffles, after-hours shopping, and good fun!

Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) if possible please as we work to reduce our footprint. Space is limited in our small shop and seating is available on a first come, first served basis. We can't wait to welcome you,  your project and your great big smile!